54-21.3-08. Adoption of an installation program - Penalty

54-21.3-08. Adoption of an installation program - Penalty The department of commerce shall adopt rules establishing a manufactured home installation program for all manufactured homes built in accordance with the manufactured homes construction and safety standards under 24 CFR 3280 adopted pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act [42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.]. The rules must establish minimum installation standards. The rules may include standards, fees, and requirements for certification and training of installers, inspections of installations, dispute resolution, penalties for noncompliance, and costs of processing complaints. The standards do not apply to manufactured homes installed before the original effective date of the rules. Manufactured homes may be installed in accordance with either standards adopted in the rules or the manufacturer's instructions. The rules must include provisions for the enforcement of these standards. Any person who violates this section or any rule adopted under this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.